AUGUSTA — Brian A. Merrill, 63, of Augusta, passed away March 22, with his loving family by his side.
He grew up in Durham and attended Lisbon Falls High School, graduating in 1967. He was a master carpenter for most of his life. Starting at a young age with his father and grandfather, he built beautiful homes in Brunswick and the coastal region of Maine. He served his country in the National Guard for nine years. In 1975, he married his loving wife, Pamela Merrill. Together, they raised three children in Durham making many happy memories.
He will always be remembered as a great, caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed building furniture and bird houses. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He had a passion for gardening, NASCAR racing and collecting hot wheels.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Merrill; son, Kevin Merrill and wife, Jennifer, of Belgrade; son, Brian Merrill and wife, Amanda, of Brunswick; daughter, Tricia and husband, Roger Carroll, of Lewiston; mother, Elaine Merrill of New Gloucester; sister, Karen and husband, Martin Herrick, of New Gloucester; brother, Richard Merrill and wife, Betty, of New Town, Conn.; brother, Peter Merrill and wife, Mabel, of Mexico; brother, Steven Merrill and wife, Gee, of Lisbon Falls; brother, David Merrill and wife, Gerry of Poland; his grandchildren, Samantha Krause, Kaitlin Krause, Michael Brown, Nikolas Merrill, Colin Merrill, Ashlynn Merrill, Alivia Merrill, Kaleb Merrill, baby girl Merrill on the way; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Brian was predeceased by his father, Carleton; sister, Kathy; and maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents.
Many heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.
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